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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,252.96, 4,879.93 and 1,404.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,252.96, 4,879.93 and 1,404.10 is: 2,106.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,252.96 : 4,879.93 = 1,404.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,252.96/4,879.93 = 1,404.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,252.96x = 4,879.93 × 1,404.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,252.96x = 6,851,914.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851,914.94/3,252.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.36

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